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Mercury Fillings – Dental Insurance Kids
Replacing Old Mercury Dental Fillings.
Mercury amalgam filling, otherwise known as a silver filling, is made up of almost 50 percent mercury, which can make some people sick. Having mercury filling replaced with porcelain fillings makes for a healthier and stronger restoration option. Many dentists no longer use the old amalgam filling option, but these fillings were commonly used in the past. If you have questions about your silver or amalgam filling, talk to your dentist and see if replacing it with porcelain is a good option.